Chinese Chess (Xiangqi)
| Category | Price | Seller | Device |
|---|---|---|---|
| Games | $0.99 | Easy 8 Software | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
A variety of difficulty levels make Xiangqi perfect both for beginners looking to learn how to play Chinese Chess and experts looking to keep their skills sharp. You can also share your screen and take on a human opponent. Pieces are automatically rotated for the ultimate convenience in head-to-head play.
Unfamiliar with the rules to this classic game?
Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_chess
Xiangqi features:
- advanced AI with positional play
- AI honors prohibitions against stalling tactics involving repeated positions
- original (optional) soundtrack and sound effects
- animated piece movement and special effects
- show available moves when pieces are touched
- indicate which pieces have no available moves, due to general safety or blocked movement
- multiple difficulty levels, from novice to expert
- custom setup: start board from any position
- choose Westernized or traditional Chinese pieces
- unlimited undo/redo with algebraic notation
- supports both tap and drag gestures
- automatic game save/restore
- chess clocks
- onscreen feedback for available/illegal moves
- automatically rotated pieces in head-to-head games
"with a pleasing soundtrack and a beautiful calligraphic style to the pieces and game board."-PocketGamer.co.uk
Reviews
Alright, rules need tweaking
pham0100
Good game, nice interface... Some main rules not followed. The rule where two kings cannot directly face each other is not followed. This is very crucial to gaming strategy.
Attractive, atmospheric game.
Sgt. Bob
I'm terrible at Xangqui, but this app certainly makes practicing a more attractive option!
can actually win this!
Philly1234
Nice interface - works really well on the small screen! I like that both dragging and tapping work for moving pieces. I'm not sure what pham100 is referring to - telepotency, aka the "flying general" attack works just fine here. This version of game lets you "finish off" your opponent instead of quietly ending the game when a checkmate situation occurs. You can make moves that leave your general in danger... and then suffer the consequences.
On1y1Ch1na
On1y1Ch1na
totally worth the 99 cents. it's better than my free xiangqi on my comp. And the music is great.
Awesome
resqdver
I had never played chinese chess before, but this caught my eye, and at 99 cents i figured i'd try it. If you are like me and dont understand it at first, wikipedia it and find out how to play. Trust me, it rocks
Haven't fully explored it yet, but...
gliscio
Why isn't it letting me make certain moves that I'd be allowed in real life Chinese chess?
Good for its price
Zwei88
Great app with nice looking pieces. Can you add a restart option for in game?
there are some problems with this game.
klimus
great chess game, but i can't make some move as in the real game; also, i can't start a new game without going back to the home screen.
This game is really well done.
jpoley
I am very impressed with this game. Gameplay is excellent, it really has a great look, and overall just really well done. The highlight on move spaces can help a beginner, but the game can be challenging for those who are experienced too... now has become one of my favorite games...
